Monday, March 27, 2017
This morning we wake up to
the Moon in Pisces lingering in square to Saturn in Sagittarius (6:20
AM). From here, she is Void until entering Aries at 10:12 AM. We
start out slow but purposeful this morning. The Moon is heavy in
square to Saturn. We can feel the weight of all the responsibilities
we hold. All the tasks ahead of us. Yet, as the Moon enters Aries,
the feel of that becomes a little less cumbersome as we begin to feel
more eager.
Again, though, this is not a
“shooting out of the gate” energy at the genesis of this Aries
season. It's a slow unfurling. A smooth and diligent step into
Spring. Not rushing. Just doing, creating, starting with baby steps
and finishing with follow through. This is not a brutish warring
Aries season. There will be challenges. But, the answer is not
forceful and brash. I'm not saying some folks won't try that.
However, it unfolds gently like a flower that holds a sleeping fairy.
Not typical. Not what we normally think of as Aries the forceful Ram.
The warrior. This is the other side of that. A new side. Give it a
try. I think you'll like it. It laughs like a jolly sprite. It's
tender like the first stems of spring. Gently unfolding petal by
petal.
Following the Moon's
entrance into Aries, the smooth flow of the Mars energy on tap is
felt. Mars in Taurus meets Neptune in Pisces by sextile at 12:45 PM.
See? Flowing steadily. It may not be as fast as some may prefer. But,
it is steady, creative, smooth and dependable. Mars rules today's New
Moon. So, his position at this Moon sets the tempo for the season. It
certainly makes me think of the potential for Spring flooding and
mudslides. But, as far as our personal actions and initiatives are
concerned slow diligence imbued with grace and compassion is the way
to go. This is likened to creative clay from which we can begin to
give shape to the wonderful inspirations brought forth by Mercury's
conjunction with Uranus in Aries. It's melting the chocolate before
we pour it into the mold. Smooth. Persistent. Diligent.
By 4:00 PM, the Moon meets
Venus Rx by conjunction. This is easy and relaxing. Occurring in
Aries, it calls us to bring appreciation to matters of our body. This
is a good time to anoint or just take a few minutes to care for our
most important machine. Also, coming prior to our New Moon, it
reminds us to allow our hearts to lead us into this new season.
Gently. Humbly. Slowly overlaying love, care and attentiveness upon
our actions.
At 10:59 PM, the New Moon
commences at 7 Aries 37. The Sabian Symbols for this lunation read as
follows:
For the Sun and Moon at 8 Aries: A
woman's hat, with streamers, blown by the East wind. Inspiration
is the first thing I think of when I read this symbol. Also, a breath
of fresh air. It's gentle and breezy. Coming from the East, I think
of more holistic tendencies that treat not only the body but also the
mind, emotions and the soul. Here, we are given a chance to address
ourselves as whole. This can bring a fresh outlook. A sense of
rejuvenation. Break stagnation and bring a gentle sense of clarity
and vision.
For the Moon's Ruler,
Mars, at 13 Taurus: A porter cheerfully balancing a mountain of
baggage. Obviously this
porter takes joy in his work. Otherwise, managing the baggage of
someone else who is on a pleasure trip (while you are sweating to
cater to them) could be a downer. He or she is a member of the
service industry. One of those folks who works behind the scenes to
help others. What's more important is he or she fills their job with
joy and cheerfulness. The porter chooses to bring delight to more
menial tasks and is happy to help. It would be really easy to take a
different and more bitter approach. But, why? No matter the task, no
matter how menial you may think it is, do it with love and joy and it
becomes so much more rewarding.
I love
the breezy feel of the symbol for this Moon as well as the message
coming from our porter. It sounds simple and maybe a little too
fluffy to some to say that consciously and purposefully doing things
with love and joy in your heart makes a difference. But, it really
does. It changes the quality of your work, plus, as you put that
vibration into what you are doing, it attracts more of the feel to
you. While I can't make anyone see it that way, I can testify. It
works. It matters. Plus, it does wonderful things to your emotional
system while lightening what previously may have felt cumbersome and
heavy. Changing your perspective in this way, at first, feels as if
you are tricking yourself. In a way, you are. Tricking your brain.
But, you know what? Your brain plays tricks on YOU all the time. Turn
about is fair play, says the Libra. It helps to remember that
worrying is like trying to manifest what you don't want. In the end,
you realize you are not really “tricking” your brain...you are
consciously steering it. It's different. It's a little new. But, 'tis
the season for new. This will become a more important theme once
Mercury begins his retrograde in Taurus. Yet, we can practice right
now. Like the porter. No matter what you are doing, fill that
activity with love. If you can't, maybe you need a break. Or, maybe
you need to change what you are doing. Either way, after we cross
over the New Moon, it's a good time to start something...anything. We
may just think about it tonight or set our intentions to do so. But,
by tomorrow, we will certainly be ready to start. Slowly. Diligently.
Tender baby steps toward our goal with joy and hope in our hearts.
It's a crisp, green and fertile beginning. Just the beginning.
Tuesday,
March 27, 2017
The
majority of our morning is spent under the promise and call of the
New Moon in Aries. This is where we begin. Yet, as the day goes
forward, the emotional body becomes more pressurized. The Moon meets
Pluto in Capricorn by square at 6:15 PM and, nearly immediately
after, finds Jupiter in Libra by opposition (6:39 PM). Yes, these two
Cardinal planets are waxing into another square which will perfect
later this week. Today, the Moon links their square early. There is
pressure. Perhaps some self-doubt or direction coming from the
outside world that shades our hopes with doubt and resistance. “No
one has done that before,” they say. “It's impossible,” they
say.
“Until
you did it,” I say.
There
are several low end ways this pressured square can play out. Know the
pressure or Jupiter and Pluto will continue. But, the Moon will pass
out of this mood more quickly. The outlet for this t-square falls in
Cancer which points right back at the Moon. Be willing to try. Be
willing to take a few well calculated risks. Be willing to stay open
to learn about this thing you want to do or achieve. Don't expect
yourself to know it all especially if its not something you've ever
tried before. That's one of the downfalls of Jupiter/Pluto in harsh
aspect. The “I'll stand on being right and knowing or die.” The
better way to handle it is to deliberately dose yourself with a
little humility and willingness to learn more deeply. Deep study and
focus. And, if you find yourself wrapped up in a power struggle...ask
yourself, is this how I want to use my energy? Is it worth it?
Because, you can always let go of the rope in that tug of war and
re-direct your energy back to whatever it is you really wanted to
focus on. If it IS worth it, you will surely have the energy to stand
your ground.
By 1:16
AM the Moon is conjunct Uranus and our “give a damn” about the
pressure that came forth from the Cardinal t square breaks. We may be
inspired by a solution to the problem of Jupiter square Pluto. We may
be catalyzed into acting independently without giving one single crap
about what “they” say.
The
aspect to Uranus is pretty restless, though. It may be hard to get to
sleep or stay asleep because the brain is busy. The emotional body
may be nervous or excited. Cutting down on the stimulants you take in
during the day and being gently physically active can offset that
potential.
Overall,
our first official day in the Astrological New Year is pressurized.
It will call us toward astute and deliberate direction of the
emotional body while also calling us to sheer away distractions from
our goal or learn more about the path to get there. Remember you
don't have to know exactly how you are going to get all the way where
you want to go. You just have to worry about setting that intention
while drawing your focus to step one. That's it. Set the goal and
work on the first step. We'll worry about figuring the other steps
when we get there. Do the first one thoroughly and completely follow
through. Then, step two. Lay sturdy foundation stones. This is just
the beginning. Slow and patient. Savor every step. Everything is
brand new. We've all the time in the world to wonder at it and
explore. Even during the little storms that may come along. Today may
push you to rush. But, you don't have to nor should you give into
that pressure. Use the energy as impetus to start, instead. This
isn't a race. Pace yourself and realize, we are just blooming. Just
getting started. I know you are hungry. Yet, if what you are thinking
about doing is really worthy, it is also worthy of taking your dear
sweet time.
Comments
Post a Comment